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Down Half-Underquilt v1

I'm gonna change the suspension a bit...I'll put up new pics when I get that done. Should be pretty easy.

What do y'all think?

“Republics are created by the virtue, public spirit, and intelligence of the citizens. They fall when the wise are banished from the public councils because they dare to be honest, and the profligate are rewarded because they flatter the people, in order to betray them.” ~Judge Joseph Story

I think it'll easily fit a bridge hammock - this version is just a flat layer against the hammock with a big darted outer layer...the flat layer will allow you to snug it right against the bridge hammock w/o worrying about compressing it.

My next version will be somewhat bathtub shaped.

Cannibal - I like down, but that doesn't make it "better." Re: the size, I think I could do a bit shorter but my next one will be a bit wider.

“Republics are created by the virtue, public spirit, and intelligence of the citizens. They fall when the wise are banished from the public councils because they dare to be honest, and the profligate are rewarded because they flatter the people, in order to betray them.” ~Judge Joseph Story

looks good.
i can see why you'd want it a little wider.
if i do a short version i think i'll want it long enough to insulate just below where my knees would press against the sides when i draw them up side sleeping.
it looks like the length you used would take care of that.

hm. I may have to give 1/2 or 3/4 quilt a try. I like it, looks nice. I wont carry a pad unless I have to. My sleeping bag top quilt is only 1/2 zipper, so my legs will be quite warm, even without the insulation under them. It should work, or my extra clothes could help.

Your feet will compress the insulation if you don't have a pad under them...cold feet = cold body.

“Republics are created by the virtue, public spirit, and intelligence of the citizens. They fall when the wise are banished from the public councils because they dare to be honest, and the profligate are rewarded because they flatter the people, in order to betray them.” ~Judge Joseph Story

12-3/4 oz without the suspension. It's probably just under 6 oz of down.

“Republics are created by the virtue, public spirit, and intelligence of the citizens. They fall when the wise are banished from the public councils because they dare to be honest, and the profligate are rewarded because they flatter the people, in order to betray them.” ~Judge Joseph Story

12-3/4 oz without the suspension. It's probably just under 6 oz of down.

I went back and read it again and it gave weight and loft. Next time I won't just look at the pictures. Any how that is a great weight to loft ratio. The more I think about it who cares it there is a pad under you legs and feet. My thing-to-do list keeps getting longer. I no longer have a gear closet. It is more like a gear room.